The Windmill is a neighbourhood pub at 86 The Cut in Waterloo, close to the Old Vic and Young Vic theatres. Its central bar, traditional pub furnishings and informal atmosphere make it a convenient meeting place for local workers, theatre audiences and visitors exploring the South Bank.
Food ranges from familiar pub favourites to a broad choice of homemade pizzas. Fish and chips, burgers and other substantial mains sit comfortably beside lighter dishes, so the menu works for both a full meal and something straightforward before a performance.
The pizza selection gives groups an easy option for sharing and includes classic toppings as well as more individual combinations. Starters, sides and desserts round out the choice, while vegetarian dishes give mixed parties more than one way to build a meal.
Beer, wine and spirits support the pub side of the business, and the relaxed service style suits anything from a quick drink to a longer lunch or dinner. Its location on The Cut is especially useful for diners who want uncomplicated food within easy walking distance of Waterloo station and the nearby theatres.
Address: 86 The Cut, London SE1 8LW, England
The Windmill, Lambeth Menu
Bar Snacks
Tater tots
hot smoked paprika, crispy onions, aged Italian cheese with Sriracha aioli
Halloumi fries
glazed with hot honey, topped with chives
Beetroot and tahini hummus & grilled flatbreads
with pomegranate, crispy chickpeas, paprika molasses
Pink peppercorn squid
sweet chilli jam
Cheeseburger croquette
with ketchup, cheese sauce, pink pickled onions
Chicken tenders
with buffalo sauce & blue cheese sauce
Chicken tenders
with hot honey sauce
Chicken tenders
with habanero sauce
Sharers
Mixed bar snack sharer for 2
comes with crispy chicken tenders & a trio of dips, cheeseburger croquettes with cheese sauce & pink pickled onions, hot honey glazed halloumi fries, loaded tater tots with sriracha aioli & house pickles
Nachos
with melted cheese, guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream & jalapeños
Chicken tenders to share
with a choice of 2 sauces
Sandwiches
Sandwiches are served Monday to Friday 12-5pm
Salt beef ciabatta, pickles, mustard mayonnaise
Club sandwich
layers of grilled chicken, bacon, mayonnaise, lettuce & tomato
Beer-battered haddock finger
with lettuce & tartare sauce
Salt beef ciabatta
pickles, mustard mayonnaise
Mains
Traditional Fish & Chips
beer battered haddock served with triple-cooked chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce & lemon
Double Cheeseburger
beef pattys with, American cheese, Eaten Alive pickles, lyonnaise onions, iceberg & triple cooked chips
No Waste cauliflower bhaji burger
with tamarind & date chutney, cucumber & mint yoghurt, pickled red onion, served with triple cooked chips
Crispy Tiny Rebel glazed chicken burger with cheese
Sriracha aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion & chips
Guinness steak frites
served with homemade Guinness butter, a Guinness glaze and a Guinness sauce
Chicken Caesar salad
with cos lettuce, Caesar dressing, anchovies, aged cheese & sourdough croutons
Truffle mac & cheese
with wild mushrooms topped with pangrattato
Fish pie
with hispi cabbage, leeks & peas
Sides
Triple-cooked chips
Beer battered onion rings
Padron peppers
with paprika salt
Puddings
Warm chocolate brownie
salted caramel ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding
with candied walnuts, vanilla ice cream & toffee sauce
Selection of ice-creams by the scoop
Choose Your Flavour
Vanilla
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Against typical prices in London
- Sticky toffee pudding Typical in London: £8.00 £8.00
- Fish and chips Typical in London: £18.98 £19.50
- Nachos Typical in London: £10.95 £14.00
- Chicken tenders Typical in London: £8.50 £7.00
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